List of wedding guests of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer facts for kids
The guest list for the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer on 29 July 1981 was huge! It included many members of royal families from all over the world, leaders of countries, and family members of both the bride and groom. Since Prince Charles was next in line to become the British King, this wedding was a very important official event. This meant many foreign leaders had to be invited. Also, the marriage of Prince Charles, who was 32, to 20-year-old Lady Diana was watched by people everywhere. The wedding took place at St Paul's Cathedral in London, and about 3,500 people were invited!
Who was invited to the Royal Wedding?
The Groom's Family: The Windsors
The groom, Prince Charles, had many family members attend. His parents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, were there, of course! His siblings, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward, also attended. His grandmother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, was a special guest.
Other close relatives included:
- The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, Prince Charles's aunt.
- The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, his first cousin once removed and his wife.
- The Duke and Duchess of Kent, his first cousin once removed and his wife.
- Princess Alexandra, his first cousin once removed.
- Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, his first cousin once removed and his wife.
The Bride's Family: The Spencers and Roches
Lady Diana's family also had many guests. Her father, Earl Spencer, and her stepmother, Countess Spencer, were there. Her sisters, Lady Sarah and Lady Jane, and her brother, Viscount Althorp, were also present.
Her mother, Frances Shand Kydd, and stepfather, Peter Shand Kydd, attended. Lady Diana's grandmother, Dowager Lady Fermoy, was also a guest.
Royalty from Around the World
Many kings, queens, princes, and princesses from other countries came to celebrate!
Current Rulers and Heirs
The King and Queen of the Belgians.
The Queen and Prince Henrik of Denmark.
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Japan.
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Jordan.
The Prince and Princess of Liechtenstein.
The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg.
The Princess of Monaco and the Hereditary Prince of Monaco.
The Queen and Prince Claus of the Netherlands.
The King of Norway.- The Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Norway.
The King and Queen of Sweden.
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand.
The King and Queen of Tonga.
Former Rulers and Royal Family Members
Some guests were from royal families that no longer ruled their countries, but were still very important.
- The Aga Khan and Begum Salimah Aga Khan.
- Tsar Simeon II and Tsarista Margarita of Bulgaria.
- King Constantine II of the Hellenes.
- King Michael I and Queen Anne of Romania.
- Prince Tomislav and Princess Margarita of Yugoslavia.
Important Politicians and Diplomats
Leaders and important officials from many countries were also invited to the wedding.
Margaret Thatcher, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and her husband, Mr Denis Thatcher.
Pierre Elliot Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada.
François Mitterrand, the President of France.
Karl Carstens, the President of West Germany.
Robert Muldoon, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, and his wife, Thea Muldoon.
Nancy Reagan, the First Lady of the United States.
Lee Kuan Yew, the Prime Minister of Singapore.
Governors-General
Governors-General, who represent the Queen in some Commonwealth countries, also attended.
Sir Zelman Cowen, Governor-General of Australia.- Edward Schreyer, Governor General of Canada.
- Sir David Beattie, Governor-General of New Zealand.
Royal Staff and Other Guests
Many people who worked for the Royal Family, known as courtiers, were also invited. These included private secretaries and equerries (officers who attend to members of the royal family).
Some other notable guests included:
- Carolyn Pride, Anne Bolton, and Virginia Pittman, who were Lady Diana's former flatmates and friends.
- Sarah Ferguson, a friend of Lady Diana.
- Mary Robertson, Lady Diana's former employer.
- Camilla Parker Bowles, a friend of Prince Charles, who attended with her son, Tom Parker Bowles.
Images for kids
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Robert Muldoon and his wife Thea attending the royal wedding
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